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A perfectly restored fibreglass pod represents a labour of love for dealer and curator Clément Cividino, who is bringing back to life the prefabricated architecture of the 1960s and 1970s Space Age Photography by Stephan Julliard Words by Sonia Zhuravlyova When Perpignan-based vintage furniture dealer and curator Clément Cividino was a young boy, he was […] The post Clément Cividino’s restoration of a 1960s...

A contemporary cabin for dog lovers, this tiny home marries functionality and minimalism within an ultra-compact building footprint Photography by Raphaël Thibodeau Montréal-based architecture practice Atelier L’Abri completed a project in the forested hills of the Canadian Laurentians for a dog-loving client. Kanata Cabin, a minimalist, silver-clad house, features horizontal slabs of wood for added […] The post Atelier L’Abri completes silver-clad house in...

A new wave of designers and talents from around the world is bringing back a spirit of innovation, creativity and craftsmanship at this year’s Stockholm Design Week Photography courtesy of Wekino Words by Jessica-Christin Hametner Bold and brave, Stockholm Design Week (5 to 11 Feb) and Stockholm Furniture Fair (6 to 10 Feb) showcased a […] The post Editor’s picks: We meet the creatives...

Scandinavia’s leading design event, the Stockholm Furniture Fair, took place again last week showcasing a wealth of exciting and emerging talent. Here are five of our top selections. The Älvsjö Gård Showcase at Stockholm Furniture Fair brought together an exciting selection of design talent. Photography @ Stockholm Furniture Fair Words by Roddy Clarke With a […] The post Five emerging design highlights from Stockholm...

Borris Sofa by Miminat Designs. Photography @ Miminat Designs Words by Roddy Clarke. With British-Nigerian designer Mimi Shodeinde at its helm, architectural and design studio Miminat Designs has become known for its sculptural furniture and lighting collections. Creating unique shapes through the application of luxurious materials in unconventional ways, the collections reflect the elevated aesthetic […] The post Miminat Designs’ new furniture collection celebrates...

The curved roof of Kukkapuro House in Kauniainen, Finland, shelters the former studio and home of its creators, designer Yrjö Kukkapuro and his visual artist wife Irmeli. Their daughter, Isa Kukkapuro-Enbom tells ICON the story of this unique space dedicated to creativity Photography by Niclas Mäkelä Words by Anna-Kaisa Huusko ‘The house was conceived as […] The post Architecture Icon: The post-war designs of...

Outonomy by Mathieu Lehanneur at Maison&Objet 2024. Photography ©Felipe Ribon Words by Roddy Clarke Marking its 30th anniversary, Maison&Objet opened its doors once again in January celebrating with an overall theme for the show titled ‘TECH EDEN’. Devised in collaboration with creative agency Peclers Paris, the theme was intended to encourage visitors to reimagine a […] The post Maison&Objet spotlights emerging talent in its...

In a new capsule collection titled ‘FLARE’, design studio Draga & Aurel playfully explores refraction through the application of Lucite. The FLARE Collection by Draga & Aurel. Photography courtesy of Todd Merrill Studio Words by Roddy Clarke After premiering it at Design Miami in December, the Italian design studio Draga & Aurel has now officially […] The post Draga & Aurel’s new FLARE collection...

The Tank, as it was nicknamed, made its debut in 1936, bringing its Finnish designer a new international acclaim Photography courtesy of Artek 2nd Cycle, TEN Words by Joe Lloyd The Milan Triennial VI in 1936 marks a point where European modernism seemed to be drifting into irreverence. In the authoritarian regimes of Nazi Germany […] The post Design Icon: Alvar Aalto’s Armchair 400...

From neighbourhood cafés to design-led stores and community hangouts, make the most of this hip London area with our insights from local design insiders  Photography courtesy of The House by M.AH Words by Harriet Thorpe One of East London’s many villages, London Fields is named after the pleasant park around which the neighbourhood congregates. Informally […] The post Design Destination: ICON’s tips for where...

From waterside buildings by star names to lesser-known modernist and art nouveau masterpieces, make the most of Norway’s capital with our insights from local design insiders Photography by Einar Aslaksen featuring Deichman Bjørvika Library Words by Harriet Thorpe First established by the Vikings in 1040 and located on the northernmost point of the picturesque Oslofjord, […] The post Design Destination: ICON’s tips for where...

The Swiss architect from the studio of Le Corbusier who went on to create his own brand of modernism in the Californian desert is being celebrated in Palm Springs, the town he made his own Photography by Julius Shulman. Architects: Frey and Chambers. Premiere Apartments, 1958, color digital lightjet print, 20 x 25 inches. Collection […] The post A new exhibition at Palm Springs...

MUMO and Centre Pompidou have joined forces with Hérault Arnod Architectures and Dutch artist Krijn de Koning to launch a mobile museum, which will take art to communities across France Photography by Cyrille Weiner On a mission to make art accessible to everyone, Hérault Arnod Architectures has unveiled its latest project with MUMO and Centre […] The post Hérault Arnod Architectures teams up with...

Designed by New York City-based Savvy Studio and printed at Narayana Press in Denmark, the three titles – Quarter Past Noon, Table Cloth and Lille Petra – celebrate food and community Photography courtesy of &Tradition Words by Jessica-Christin Hametner Capturing the essence of Scandinavian living, Danish design label &Tradition knows how to perfectly balance aesthetics […] The post Danish design label &Tradition unveils Quarter...

Can furniture really be carbon negative? Minus Furniture is a research-driven design studio seeking to explore the reality of a net zero and below zero business model. Roddy Clarke investigates Photography by Jenkins Uhnger Words by Roddy Clarke I must admit, hearing brands adopt the terms ‘net zero’ or ‘carbon negative’ makes me automatically apprehensive. […] The post How Minus Furniture is exploring a...

Set in the corner of the landmark Townsend building, one of the Flatiron District’s architectural jewels since its construction between 1896 and 1897, Sotto is the neighbourhood’s latest chic addition  Photography by William Jess Laird New York-based design studio Parts and Labor Design has unveiled the elegant design for Sotto, a classic bar tucked beneath the […] The post Parts and Labor Design adds walnut...

Natural materials and a carefully calibrated colour scheme have brought a new brightness to a once overlooked family home, under the expert eye of Familien Kvistad Photography by Magnus Berger Nordstrand Words by Harriet Thorpe In a leafy neighbourhood of Oslo, there was once a sad old house in a charming garden of apple trees. […] The post A look inside Familien Kvistad’s colour-filled...

Design brand DEKA brings an individual vision and a thoughtful approach to sustainability to its new collection Photography by Bob Foster London cool meets sustainability in a recently unveiled collection by new kid on the block DEKA. Marking its official launch in style at the renovated Village Underground in Shoreditch in November last year, the […] The post Newly launched design label DEKA shows...

The Noguchi Museum in Queens, New York, chartered as The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, was the first museum in the United States designed by a living artist to show their own work, and reflects the diversity of his sculptural approach Photography by Nicholas Knight Words by Sonia Zhuravlyova A red-brick industrial building from […] The post Architecture Icon: How the Noguchi Musuem...

To truly bring about change we must foster entirely new ideas about how products are manufactured and consumed, writes Milo Mcloughlin-Greening of Batch.Works Photography courtesy of Batch.Works featuring the team Words by Milo Mcloughlin-Greening Boxing Day sales, January sales, Black Friday, Cyber Monday – once apparently innocent opportunities to purchase worthwhile goods at a discount […] The post Milo Mcloughlin-Greening of design studio Batch.Works...

With clean, simple, self-assembly designs by notable designers, and a focus on transparency, sustainability and ethical values, Copenhagen-based TAKT is remaking the way we buy furniture Photography courtesy of TAKT featuring the Soft Oak Lounge Chair Words by Emma Crichton-Miller Sitting in the Chiltern Firehouse with an automatic piano tinkling in the background, Henrik Taudorf […] The post TAKT is rethinking the way we...